Aquatic HQ

Because we culture and bottle it ourselves, we’ve always got plenty of Live Copepods and Phytoplankton available! BiggerFish Foods is our brand - and we’re proud of the quality of our cultures!

Yes, we’re open today! Spend some time this Labor Day before your cook outs at AquaticHQ! Our 10% Livestock Sale ends today - take advantage now!

Don't sleep on Cyphastrea! These encrusting corals liven up your rock as they grow and encrust. The color variations make these a great piece to collect and bring a variety of color morphs into your reef.

REMINDER! Our Labor Day Weekend Sale is live all weekend long! Come by and save 10% on all livestock, including fish, coral, plants, and inverts!

We love our torch corals and our greens have been doing great! Tons of variety available with different shades of green and different tip colors. Come see them for yourself this weekend!

The swordtails we got in this week are looking great! These peaceful fish add a nice pop of color and their long tails definitely stand out.

We have limited quantities, so stop by soon if you want to pick some up!

Our goniopora have been looking incredible lately with great extension and color!

We have frags of several varieties available in several colors (red, green, pastels) as well as a couple colonies available!

The reviews are in...and they're all ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!

We're incredibly grateful for all of the positive support from our community. Twenty 5-Star Reviews (and 1 4-Star 😉) - and nothing lower than that!

And while we think the shop is pretty great, it's awesome to see you all think so, too!

Aquatic HQ AquaticHQ - Your Aquarium Headquarters! Conveniently located off I-55 & Route 53 in Bolingbrook, IL

Duncans are an under-appreciated LPS coral in our opinion!

These corals are a great beginner coral requiring low to moderate lighting and lower flow. We have several frags available in-store!

Now for some Neocaridina shrimp! We have reds, yellows, oranges, and blues in stock to create your own rainbow!

Hammer corals come in a variety of color variants, including this bicolor version.

The flowing movements of Euphyllia like Hammers add beautiful movement to a reef tank. Come check out hammers like these this weekend!

Let's spotlight some Caridina shrimp!

These freshwater shrimp are all sourced from a local breeder and have been doing great! We have some stunning varieties, including these Black Galaxy Fishbones, Blue Bolts, and Shadow Pandas!

Come spend some time this Labor Day weekend at AquaticHQ!

10% OFF ALL LIVESTOCK THIS WEEKEND ONLY! Fish, Coral, Plants, and Inverts are all 10% our already great prices! We can't wait to see you!

Aquatic HQ AquaticHQ - Your Aquarium Headquarters! Conveniently located off I-55 & Route 53 in Bolingbrook, IL

Thank you to everyone who has supported us in our first 2 months of business - it's been great to meet you all and share your passion for the hobby!

If you haven't stopped by yet, come by soon! We're sure you'll find something that inspires you! And it's a great activity to do with your kids - come check out all we have in stock!

Aquatic HQ AquaticHQ - Your Aquarium Headquarters! Conveniently located off I-55 & Route 53 in Bolingbrook, IL

Button scolys have been looking nice and fluffy in the coral system lately!

These corals enjoy low to moderate lighting and moderate flow. They also appreciate the occasional spot feeding!

The flash of color of a rainbowfish really livens up a community aquarium!

We have some beautiful bosemanis in the store right now!

Looking for the beauty of an aquarium without all the work? Let us do it for you!

Our Aquarium Service & Maintenance team can cover nearly all of your aquarium needs from setup and installation through ongoing cleaning and care! Stop by the store, give us a call, or visit our website to get more information!

https://www.aquatichq.com/maintenance

Fancy Guppies certainly have earned the "fancy" in their name!

We always try to keep a variety of colors and patterns in-stock, like these mosaics!

Sometimes you need to get some aquarium shopping done on a Monday - and we know it can be a frustrating start to your week if you can't find an open store!

We're happy to be open Mondays to make sure your aquarium starts the week off on the right note - visit us today!

You have to admire the serenity and elegance of freshwater angelfish! Their variety of colors and ability to "hover" in the water make them a showstopper!

Come check out the variety of angels we have in the shop!

We've been on a zoa kick lately - especially zoas with unique patterns!

Stargazers are a classic strain with a unique white "star" pattern in the middle of a blue base and a green skirt.

Tasers "wow" with an iconic bright purple right and purple speckling!

Check out these strains and more in our zoa system at the shop!

Need fish food? We've got you covered with one of the largest assortments of fish food brands in the area!

From frozen to pellets to flakes, we've got what you need to keep your aquarium fat and happy!

A school of anthias make a reef tank pop and these Sunset Anthias are a showstopper! They almost glow under some blue light!

We have a group in-stock right now but they always sell quick - stop by and grab some!

More zoas! Rastas are a top-tier strain with distinct rings of bright colors.

We have several frags available!

African Cichlids are some of the most colorful freshwater fish out there. While the require a species-only tank, an assortment of African Cichlids can rival even the most colorful aquariums!

We have a variety of assorted peacock cichlids available right now!

Blue Rams vs. Electric Blue Rams - who's your pick?!

We've got both in-stock this week!

Did you know the Pokemon World Championships start today?!

We just HAVE to showoff our Charmander zoas to honor such an exciting weekend! These bright red zoas definitely stand out in our frag tank. We've got a few frags available!

You gotta love the classics! These Bam Bam and Scrambled Egg Zoas are a favorite of ours and grow great in the farm. They add a great pop of color to a zoa garden - come check them out!

We’re fully loaded on plants and freshwater fish this weekend, too! Some beautiful angels, loads of tetras and community fish, guppies, and a few oddballs. Stop by and see what’s in-stock!

Some of the saltwater fish and inverts we’ve got in-stock this week! Come on by!